HHA/Caregiver - Home Care - Immediate Work

Caregivers provide nonmedical service and assistance to a client in their home and communities, who, because of advanced age or physical or mental disability, cannot perform these services. These services enable the client to remain in his or her residence and include, but are not limited to, assistance with the following: bathing, dressing, feeding, exercising, personal hygiene and grooming, transferring, ambulating, positioning, toileting and incontinence care, assisting with medication that the client self-administers, housekeeping, meal planning and preparation, laundry, transportation, correspondence, making telephone calls, shopping for personal care items or groceries, and companionship. Caregivers are responsible for ensuring that service is delivered in a caring and respectful manner, in accordance with relevant Agency policies, industry standards, and state regulations.
Assist with the activities of daily living and personal care including:
Bathing - shaving - ambulation - mouth care - dressing - exercise - hair care - feeding - toileting - nail care - positioning - medication reminding - skin care - transferring - vital signs and blood pressure
Teach/perform meal planning and preparation and serving client,
Routine housekeeping activities such as making/changing beds, dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry.
Provide companionship including social interactions, conversations, emotional reassurance, and encouragement of activities that stimulate the mind.
Provides respite care for families in accordance with care plans.
Perform/assist with essential shopping/errands, which may include handling the client's money in accordance with the care plan, agency policy, and under the observation of the Supervisor.
Assist clients with following a written, special diet plan and reinforcement of diet maintenance, which is provided under the direction of a Physician and as identified on the care plan.
Assist clients with standing, walking, sitting, and rolling in bed.
Escort clients to medical facilities, errands, shopping and outings as specified in the care plan.
Assist clients with communication by writing or typing correspondence for them or researching information for them.
Participate on the Care Team by providing input and making suggestions.
Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures, and practices.
Follow the written care plan and works all hours as established by Supervisor.
Observe clients and their environments and immediately reports unsafe conditions to Supervisor.
Observe clients and their environments and immediately reports behavior, physical and/or cognitive changes and/or changes in living arrangements to Supervisor.
Complete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service.
Submits written documentation to the office, as required.
Attend orientation, in-service training sessions, and staff meetings.
Report any incidents or accidents immediately to Supervisor.
Consistently follows Code of Conduct and policies as set for in the Employee Handbook.
Maintain client's protected health information confidential and observes all client's rights.
Knowledge of personal care and home management skills.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client and personal care services, including needs determinants, meeting quality standards and evaluation of client satisfaction.
Knowledge of (speaks, writes, reads, and comprehends) the English language.
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to identify and respond to injuries including first aid and CPR.
Knowledge of clerical procedures such as maintaining records and completing forms.
Ability to read and interpret instructions related to the plan of care for the client.
Awareness of other people's reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Monitor and assess themselves, clients, and effectiveness of service.
Communicate in writing so others understand.
Establish and maintain harmonious relations with clients/families/co -workers.
On-the-job training for new activities.

18 years of age or older.

• Listed on the Home Care Aide Registry.
• Valid I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification documents.
• Completed Criminal Record Statement.
• Preferred, but not required Current American Heart Association BLS or Heart Saver/First Aid/AED CPR certification.
• Minimum of five (5) hours entry-level training prior to presence with client(s).
• Requires one (1) year related experience working with clients with advanced aged, physical, or mental disability.